The world's first public library with no books to open in Texas
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The world's first public library with no books -yes, that's right, no books -is scheduled to open this fall in San Antonio, Texas.
'We've called everywhere and I don't believe anybody's done this before,' said Nelson Wolff, who created and designed the world's first bookless library after getting inspired reading a biography on Apple founder Steve Jobs.
The library will also be partnering with e-book providers or distributors to provide access to over 10,000 titles. The hope is to add to that collection annually.
No word on who will provide the computers and e-readers.
Currently Amazon and Barnes & Noble offer services on their respective e-readers which work at libraries. You can take out books on the e-reader devices and then check them back in to the library remotely.
'You will be able to check out a book, read it on-site. It will be a learning environment -you'll be able to learn about technology itself as well as access a tremendous amount of information,' Wolff said, adding that there will also be a children's area with interactive tables and interactive walls.
Wolff also said the library is exploring adding other media to the library, like movies and music.
'We all know the world is changing. I am an avid book reader. I read hardcover books, I have a collection of 1,000 first editions. Books are important to me,' Wolff told ABC News. 'But the world is changing and this is the best, most effective way to bring services to our community.'


















































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